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Multi-faith space and Tranquility room

Multi-faith space and Tranquility room are bookable spaces on Campus Umeå for those who need a moment of stillness or wish to pray, meditate or take part in a service – alone or together. The rooms are open to both students and staff regardless of faith or religious belief.


Find your way

Multi-faith space can be found in the Natural Sciences Building on level 3. Find the room on the map.

Tranquility room can be found at the Umeå University Library on level 3. Find the room on the map.

Rules for using Multi-faith space and Tranquility room

For everyone to enjoy using the rooms, please follow these simple rules:

  • If you wish to have a group spiritual or religious activity, book the room through andrum@umu.se.
  • You can use the room for individual spiritual or religious activity whenever the room is not booked. Everyone is then welcome, and to not disturb each other, please remain silent.
  • Leave your shoes on the shoe rack (Multi-faith space) or in the entrance hall (Tranquility room).
  • Do not take food, snacks or drinks into the rooms.
  • Religious attributes must be stowed away in the cupboards when they have been used.
  • One of the rooms must always be available (unbooked).
  • You may play the piano, but not between 11:00 and 13:30 (beside during service). If someone wishes to practice their religion, they have priority over piano playing.

Regular bookings

Multi-faith space

Christian prayer

  • Lunch prayer on Tuesdays from 12:15–12:30. On the first Tuesday of every month, there is a service with Communion.
  • Morning prayer on Wednesdays from 7:30 until 8:00. (Please note that the front door of the Natural Sciences Building open at 7:30.)

Tranquility room

Muslim Friday prayer

  • February–March from 12:00 until 13:00.
  • April–October from 12:30 until 13:30.
  • November–January from 11:30 until 12:30.

Make a regular booking

If you have a religious perspective that is not represented among the regular bookings for these rooms, and you wish to use Multi-faith space or Tranquility room regularly, you are welcome to become a part of or contact the interreligious group responsible for these rooms. You can reach the group via email on andrum@umu.se.

Latest update: 2024-11-06

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